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Normally, I hand NOTE FROM DOG over to a pup who has earned a starring role in a current story, but this time around, I asked them if I might have their permission to write this NOTE because a lot has happened since we sent our last one at the end of November.

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Dogs Facetiming Their Owners With Emergencies

By B.L. Ochman

Dogs are Facetiming their owners

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Some issues just can't wait!

One of the silliest trends on TikTok is dogs pairing FaceTime’s ringtone with dogs looking down at the camera as if they’re making the call themselves to report dire emergencies to their parents.

Beaunosebones Facetimes his mom to tell her it is unacceptable that it is 6:01 and dad is one minute late for serving him dinner.

Golden Retriever on Facetime — Chester HAD to tell mom on dad!

Chester Facetimed his mom because dad came home smelling like the Labradoodle next door. You can watch more of these TikTok dogs in this YouTube compilation.

You can watch more of these TikTok dogs in this YouTube video.

B.L. Ochman

B.L. Ochman is the human companion of Lucy the Rescue Puppy. She is a professional writer, podcast producer and trusted advisor to brands in verticals from cars to cookies. She's a native New Yorker and lover of Central Park—where dogs can be off-leash until 9 am. She also is a really pretty good swing dancer.